HVAC Technician

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** HVAC Technician
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* Location:

** Anchorage, Alaska – Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
** Type:
** Non-Exempt
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* Work Schedule:

** Full-Time, Day Shift
** Compensation:** $50.49 - $50.49 per hour
** Benefits:
** Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
** This position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2026.
**** Full-Time benefits of an HVAC Technician at Tessera include:
*** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance* $13.13 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
* Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
* 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
* Potential shared earning bonus
* Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
* Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
* Verizon wireless discount
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and committed HVAC Technician with a positive attitude.
** Typical duties include but are not limited to:
*** Responsible for installation, repairs, and troubleshooting HVAC malfunctions.
* Responsible for performing preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
* Responsible for utilizing wire diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and drawings to perform repairs and maintenance.
* Responsible for installing and cleaning air and water filters.
* Responsible for installing and programming thermostats.
* Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts.
* Responsible for connecting motors, compressors, temperature controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connecting control panels to the power source.
* Communicate and interact directly with the customer, informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.
* Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
* Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.
* Make difficult diagnoses and suggest solutions and repairs to the customer.
* Communicate with the scheduler to update the status of repairs and estimate completion dates.
* Must be able to operate company-provided vehicles, trailers, and lifts, gas and electric-powered small equipment.
* Utilize mobile maintenance and inspection devices to maintain a record of all service and repair activities.
* Maintain and wear PPE as required.
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* Qualifications:

*** One (1) year of HVAC experience required.
* Must have civilian or military trade school training or equivalent.
* Municipality of Anchorage Mechanical License preferred.
* State of Alaska Mechanical License preferred (Journeyman level license preferred).
* EPA 608 license required or must be able obtain within one year.
* Alaska certificate of fitness required.
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* Physical Requirements:

** Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
* Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
* May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
* Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
* Must have the perseverance to work effectively under…